Artemisia pontica

Common name(s): Roman wormwood, small absinthe

Description: perennial; an herb used in the production of absinthe and vermouth and in traditional medicine. Finely divided, aromatic foliage and small, nondescript flowers in late summer. Study, upright stems make for an attractive foliage plant in the dry garden.

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: medicine, culinary- in the production of vermouth and absinthe

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought

Distribution: widespread from Eastern Europe into West and North-Central Asia